Skittles Experiment
an easy and inexpensive science experiment for kids
Ingredients
- Skittles
- water warm
- turkey baster optional, but recommended
Instructions
- Form a hypothesis.
- Arrange Skittles on a white plate.
- Add warm water to the center of the plate using a turkey baster. Add enough water so it covers the Skittles almost halfway up their sides.
- Observe what happens and record your findings.
- Repeat steps 2-4 with other liquids IF your hypothesis includes this.
Notes
Design Ideas:
- Rainbow-arrange Skittles in small clusters of the same color
- Use all primary colors (red and yellow, if using classic skittles)
- Use all secondary colors (orange, green, and purple)
- Use complimentary colors (ex., yellow and purple, or green and red)
- Leave holes along the perimeter or try adding a Skittle or two to the center of the plate.